2013 Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District (KMRD) Timber Stand Improvement CE
Various precommercial thinning treatments on 500-600 ac annually over a 5 yr period; up to 8,066 ac of previously harvested stands. Reduce stocking of trees to adjust stand density, species composition, and structural diversity.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Tongass NF, Ketchikan-Misty Fiords RD (KMRD); Up to 8,066 ac on KMRD landbase; Includes following LUDs: TM, ML, SM, SV, OG; 2001 Roadless Rule; and Beach Buffer areas.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/19/2012 |
| Comment Period | 12/19/2012 |
| Decision | 03/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
National Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Demo Ea
Lead Management Unit:
Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Forest Vegetation Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
2013 Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District Timber Stand Improvement
Decision Signed Date: 03/20/2013
Legal Notice Date: 03/27/2013
Forests:
Tongass National Forest
Districts:
Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Ketchikan Gateway
Legal Land Description:
T69S,R90E,sect 16-22, 27, 29;T69S,R91E,sect 25-28,32-35;T70S,R89E,sect 12-13,36;T70S,R90E,sect 1-4,9,11-18,25-28,31,34-35;T71S,R90E,sect 1-2,5-9,14-16,20-21,26,28-29,31-33,35-36;T71S,R91E,sect 3-11,14
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Jason Bramstadt
3031 Tongass Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901-5743
907-228-4110
jabramstadt@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 3/28/2013